Perfect Crispy Samosa Recipe: India's Favorite Street Food Snack
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The Iconic Indian Snack
Samosas are India's most beloved street food - crispy, flaky pastry filled with spiced potatoes. Master this recipe for tea-time perfection!
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Ingredients for Samosa
For Dough: 2 cups maida, ghee, ajwain, salt
For Filling: Boiled potatoes, peas, 2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp cumin seeds, ginger, green chilies, coriander powder, turmeric, amchur
For Frying: Oil
The Secret to Crispy Samosas
The key is the dough consistency and oil temperature. Dough should be firm, and oil must be medium-hot (not smoking) for even cooking.
Learn more: Why Fresh Ground Spices Taste Better
Step-by-Step Method
For Dough:
Mix maida, ghee, ajwain, salt. Knead firm dough. Rest 30 minutes.
For Filling:
Temper cumin, add mashed potatoes, peas, spices. Cool completely.
Shaping:
Roll dough, cut semicircles, make cone, fill, seal edges with water.
Frying:
Deep fry on medium heat until golden and crispy (8-10 minutes).
Pro Tips for Perfect Samosas
- Don't overfill - they'll burst
- Seal edges properly with water paste
- Fry on medium heat for crispy texture
- Add chat masala to filling
- Use fresh garam masala
Also read: The Art of Traditional Masala Grinding
Variations to Try
Keema Samosa: Use chicken masala with minced meat
Paneer Samosa: Cottage cheese with tandoori masala
Chinese Samosa: Noodles and vegetables
Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, and masala chai made with chai masala!
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